Nigerian midfielder Kafayat Shittu has expressed her delight following Giresun Sanayispor’s promotion to the Turkish Women Super League. Despite losing the final playoff game to Yuksekova by a lone goal, Giresun Sanayispor secured promotion, much to Shittu’s excitement.
“I’m extremely happy and relieved that we’ve achieved our goal of gaining promotion to the Turkish Women Super League,” Shittu said during a chat with sports journalists on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara state. “It’s been a long and challenging journey, but our hard work and determination have paid off.”
Shittu, who has been instrumental in Giresun Sanayispor’s success, praised her teammates and coaches for their contributions to the team’s achievement. “I’m proud of every single one of my teammates and coaches. We’ve worked together tirelessly to achieve this goal, and it’s an incredible feeling to know that our efforts have been rewarded.”
The promotion to the Turkish Women Super League is a significant milestone for Giresun Sanayispor, and Shittu is eager to take on the challenges that come with competing at a higher level. “We know that the Turkish Women Super League will be a tougher competition, but we’re ready for the challenge. We’ll continue to work hard and push ourselves to be the best we can be.”
As Giresun Sanayispor prepares for life in the Turkish Women Super League, Shittu’s excitement is palpable. “This is a dream come true for me, and I’m honored to be a part of this team. We’re going to enjoy this moment and then get back to work, because we know that there’s still a lot to achieve.”